Former police officer leads effort to keep local waterways clean WSOC TV [Video]

CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. — Kevin Kendrick’s focus now is a little different than it used to be.

“I was a Detroit police officer for a few years, beginning in 1977 before joining the FBI in 1981.”

His FBI career lasted 25 years before Kendrick ventured into the private sector and his civic engagement really began.

“I learned so much about what is happening in the community to help people live better lives.”

He now leads Rotary District 7680, the service organization that covers 14 counties, and spearheads some major efforts.

One is a partnership with the Catawba Riverkeeper to help clean up the river and sponsor water sample collections and water quality sensors.

“We think the Catawba River is such an important asset,” Kendrick said. “It’s all about keeping our waterways clean and green for not just us, but for future generations, and for the survival of all the species …